by Jeff Ream | Jul 25, 2025 | Featured
…tion Building Begin with free tier to test functionality and develop query skills Identify your most frequent research needs and high-stakes information requirements Practice crafting specific, professionally focused queries during low-pressure situations (spend a little time on YouTube for some helpful hints. You can also ASK Perplexity how to help approach your question and it will help you out). Phase 2: Advanced Integration Develop consistent…
by Jeff Ream | Mar 11, 2018 | Featured, counseling, Counseling Tech, free, school counselor, technology, tips
…ssible. You do not need expensive software like Photoshop or the wizarding skills to use them. There are easy to use tools available that do not require a degree in graphic design to master. There are also a TON of things to take inspiration from. Just google “graphic design inspiration” or head over to Pinterest (I even have a Graphic Design board). Do not outright copy a design, but you can model a new design after it. You can also check out a n…
by Jeff Ream | Mar 5, 2017 | Featured, Bits & Bytes
…are not the utility player or jack-of-all-trades. We have very specialized skills that are often wasted doing things that someone else could very easily do, but we do not stand up and say no. We are too nice. So if what someone asks of you is not part of your priorities or address a priority – start practicing saying no. You will be surprised how much more you can accomplish when you are not trying to do everything. One tip for saying no, but rema…
by Jeff Ream | Oct 25, 2015 | Featured, Presentation, tips, tools
…first tip for developing strong presentations to help your public speaking skills is to spend time focusing on not only the content of your slides, but the design of your slides. This is a major area that gets neglected too frequently in education. Look at many other industries – how many companies develop ugly presentations to promote sales or to deliver to their board? Not many and if they do – they are not employed long. You can have slide cont…
by Jeff Ream | May 30, 2015 | #scchat, Featured, look back, thanks, thecounselinggeek
…rs – my platform has evolved – from Blogger to WordPress as has some of my skills for writing, recording, and developing content. This blog has allowed me to make new connections that never would have been possible, drove me to get involved in my state association’s board of directors, and opened up opportunities to speak at conferences around the country (from ASCA to CASC, NMSCA, and NVSCA). While initially started as an inroad to my current “re…
by Jeff Ream | Feb 14, 2015 | books, buy, counseling, Featured, library, school counselor, School Counselor Shopping List, shopping
…d Wingmen: Helping Our Boys Cope with Schoolyard Power, Locker-Room Tests, Girlfriends, and the New Rules of Boy World – $10 Owning Up Curriculum: Empowering Adolescents to Confront Social Cruelty, Bullying, and Injustice (Book and CD-rom) – $62 Chill Skills In a Jar: Anger Management Tips for Teens – $9 The Anger Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anger and Frustration (Instant Help) – $12 Activities That Teach – $10 [Tweet “Sup…
by Jeff Ream | Aug 5, 2014 | Branding, Building A Better Blog Series, Featured
…I would use their guided walk-through. Some tweaks may take more computer skills and editing some code. Do what you can. WordPress SEO SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is important to helping your readers find your blog organically (no not hippy bug infested but pesticide free food). Through searches and not referred by another link like Twitter or other blogs. You want to do what you can to optimize your content to help you reach your audience….
by Jeff Ream | Jul 8, 2014 | #scchat, award, Featured, Geeklie Awards
…things tech at many ASCA conferences, and has been a personal inspiration and friend. Erin champions technology for the spectrum of folks that work with and in school counseling – from graduate students to counselor educators. She also runs SCOPE, a free website to help counselors gain tech skills and learn about new tools and has written a book on 101 Solutions for School Counselors and Leaders in Challenging Times. The Geek of the Year Award is…
by Jeff Ream | Apr 20, 2014 | Featured, guest post, Marketing, Networking
…s to locate viable employees. You can tailor your profile to market yourself effectively to these recruitment tools. For example, if you succinctly detail your last three jobs in a professional format which showcases your skills, you can attract a greater number of recruiters towards your profile. This post was created by Allanah Murphy and is a guest post on The Counseling Geek. You can contact Allanah at [email protected]…
by Jeff Ream | Apr 5, 2014 | ASCA14, Featured, School Counselor Shopping List
…on more than a few of my students. Read an article recently about the culture of underachievement and entitlement and while a lot of it is true – much if this has to do with never being taught skills to let them achieve. This text includes strategies for kids in middle through high school to help them reach their goals and maximum achievement levels….
